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Chapter 3 DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR THE EXPO

EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN

DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR THE EXPO Strong Commitment for the EXPO as a National Project The Government of Japan

• Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is leading the national effort to host the Expo.

STRONG COMMITMENT AS A NATIONAL PROJECT

• The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is responsible for the bid together with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

From Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to powerful business organisations and famous names in academia, arts and sports, there is strong national enthusiasm towards hosting the Expo all around Japan.

Local Governments across Japan

BROAD SUPPORT ON THE LOCAL LEVEL

• Not only the ruling coalition but also most par-

Host municipalities and other entities in Kansai region are keen to host the Expo.

A survey showed that over 80% of the citizens supports the bid.

AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR HOSTING THE EXPO 2025 At present, there is virtually no opposition to hosting the Expo.

• Local and regional governments throughout Japan fully understand the value of holding the EXPO and are supporting the bid.

Broad Support on the Local Level Host Municipalities

– Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City

• Osaka Prefecture has been passionately pursuing this bid since August, 2014.

• The Governor of Osaka Prefecture, Ichiro Matsui,

serves as President of 2025 Japan World Expo Committee.

• Nearly 50 local municipalities and entities passed the resolutions supporting the bid.

Local Business Communities • Business communities in Kansai support the bid

with the firm conviction that the EXPO will bene-

Political Landscape

ties are supporting the bid.

• A bipartisan parliamentary group is working on bringing the Expo to Osaka in 2025.

Business Community and 2025 Japan World Expo Committee

• The Committee was launched in March 2017,

led by Sadayuki Sakakibara, the Chairman of Japan’s most well-known business organisation.

• The Committee is composed of board members from local governments and the business

community, 126 other organisations, 60 administrative offices, and 46 prominent individuals.

fit further regional development.

• Local companies believes the EXPO represents a huge business opportunity.

Local Citizens

• An Internet survey showed that over 80% of the local citizens supports hosting the Expo.

• The Expo carries a special significance for local

citizens thanks to the success of 1970 Osaka Expo.

• The younger generation, who do not know the previous Osaka Expo, are excited at the bid – ideas for the Expo were voluntarily discussed and submitted to the Governor of Osaka.

(as of May, 2017)

Opposition to the Project Prominent Figures across Many Fields

• Nobel Prize laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka and prominent intellectuals, famous Olympic

medalists and popular T V talents – diverse

There is virtually no opposition to hosting the Expo.

figures are supporting the bid and are actively working on promoting the EXPO.

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DOMESTIC SUPPORT FOR THE EXPO

3.A Strong COMMITMENT for the EXPO BID as a National Project 1) The Government of Japan

The government of Japan has been working with enthusiasm for bidding. Following the

submittal of the basic concepts by Osaka Prefecture to the government in November

2016, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed

government agencies to actively work for Osaka’s bid to host the International Exhi-

bition, in light of the opportunity it would

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is leading the national effort to host the exhibition

provide to promote Japan to the rest of the world.

In December 2016, the

government set up an

interministerial meeting

to supervise the bid for the Expo, comprised of vice - minister level of fi-

cials across ministries, and chaired by the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, to carefully examine the bid proposal ( for members).

see

Appendix 1

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

(ME TI), which is responsible for the bid together with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), established the 2025

World Exposition Assessment Committee in

December 2016 to develop the Expo concept and presented a report in April 2017.

This committee consists of members representing businesses, local governments,

academia, and other government agencies, including

Nobel Prize laureate Professor

Shinya Yamanaka and many other eminent academics leading research in the life-sciences field (

see

Appendix 2-1 for members).

In preparing this report, the committee actively

solicited input from young people in the workforce, NGOs, individuals working creative

fields, local governments, and schools, and

a platform was created for the public to contribute its comments and points of view about holding the Expo.

In February 2017, METI set up the E XPO

2025 Japan Headquarters in the ministry.

Since then, the ministerial head office, with

cooperation from other relevant bureaus, has led efforts to increase support for Osaka’s

bid, both within Japan and internationally.

Additionally, MOFA set up a task force, in

Photo: Video message from Prime Minister Abe

April 2017, led by State Minister Kentaro Sonoura, to facilitate information-sharing and

Designated City Mayors passed a resolution supporting the bid by Osaka and the Kansai

A task force was also set up within the

demonstrating that major cities throughout

consensus-building.

Japanese Embassy in France, to focus on information collection and to lobby for sup-

port in Paris, where the BIE is based. A series of liaison meetings among Japanese govern-

ment-associated organisations 1 in Paris was also instituted.

Based on the aforementioned report by the Committee, METI and MOFA called for a

Cabinet meeting, at which it was enthusiastically agreed that Japan would submit the application to host the 2025 International

the bid (

see

the resolution in Appendix 4).

Furthermore, a resolution to promote the bid

has been passed by the National Governors’ Association in July 2017. Local and regional governments throughout the land, including those not

in the Kansai region, fully understand the value of hold-

ing the Expo for the entire country of Japan.

Members from most of Japan's political parties joined the group to realise the EXPO

3) Political Landscape

each bear one-third of the construction costs

(the second Abe Cabinet) has been in power

and private sector have officially resolved to (

see

Appendix 3 for full text). Prime Minister

Shinzo Abe later created a video letter in which he called for the Expo to return to Osaka

in 2025, so that Japan could showcase its

vision for a future society where every single person is able to live life to the fullest.

The Government of Japan has the Expo advisors: Mr. Ole Philipson, the former president of the BIE, is supporting the government to

realise the Expo as Honorary Senior Advisor Servant, an expert of the expo activities, also assists us as Advisor for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA.

2) Local Governments across Japan

Support for Osaka’s bid to host the Expo is

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the country will throw their weight behind

Exhibition. In addition, local government

for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, and Mr, Claude

Source : Bid and application for Osaka Prefecture to host the 2025 International Exhibition.

April 11, 2017 Cabinet agreement

region to host the 2025 World EXPO in Japan,

strong among local governments across the country. The Association of Ordinance-

The current administration

for almost five years which is one of the longest governments in Japan.

In December 2016, members of the Diet

from the government’s ruling Liberal Dem-

ocratic Party and Komeito, along with the opposition parties including the Japan Innovation Party and Democratic Party, formed a bipartisan parliamentary group to realise the World Expo in 2025 Osaka as part of

the overall political push to support the bid process. This parliamentary group has representation from nearly all of Japan’s numerous

political parties, including members who serve prominent roles within their own parties.

On May 26 th, 2017, the ruling Liberal Demo-

cratic Party (LDP) formed the LDP 2025 Osaka Expo Bid Promotion Head Office to reinforce the bidding preparation process. The political

community of Japan is united in its strong commitment to a successful Expo bid for Osaka.

1 The members are Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan Foundation, Council of Local Authorities of International Relations (CLAIR), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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4) Business Community and 2025 Japan World Expo Committee

support for Osaka.

From academia, Nobel Prize laureate Professor

public understanding of the Expo. They have also written for various media outlets.

To develop the concept details, the Basic C o n c ept D evel o p m e nt C o m mi t te e wa s

Committee was created to assist in bid prepa-

versity iPS research institute; Professor Hiroko

Downtown, assuming the role of goodwill

piled the D raf t B asic

In March 2017, the 2025 Japan World Expo

ration and otherwise promote the International Exhibition. Local government and business community members fill executive roles within

this committee, and members include representatives from corporations, organisations,

and prominent individuals who are in favour of the bid.

Sadayuki Sakakibara, Chairman of Japan’s most well- known business organisation, Keidanren, chairs the Committee. The Governor of Osaka Prefecture, Ichiro Matsui,

and the Chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation, Masayoshi Matsumoto, serve as

Presidents. Mr. Sakakibara and Governor Matsui have been very active in supporting Osaka’s bid, accompanying the Japanese

government during its candidature submission to the BIE in April, and giving speeches

at the Japanese General Assembly in June (

see

Appendix 5-1 and 5-2 for details).

2025 Japan World Expo Committee Secretariat consists of 25 members (as of April 1st, 2017)

working in the Osaka Head Office and Tokyo Local Branch to raise awareness about the

Akiyama from The University of Tokyo Institute

of Advanced Aging Society—one of Japan’s most prominent gerontology researchers; and Professor Kenji Shibuya from Tokyo University’s

Graduate School of Medicine, have expressed

public support for the Expo.

From the sports community, Norihiro Akahoshi, a prominent baseball commentator and

retired baseball star with enormous popularity in Japan; Nobuharu Asahara, a wellrespected track and field athlete who won

Bronze at the Beijing Olympics; Aya Terakawa,

a swimmer for the Japan national team that won Bronze medals at the London Olympics; and Akemi Masuda, a famous former mara-

thoner who is now a popular sports journalist,

fields have publically voiced support for the Expo, taking part in the 2025 Japan World

Expo Committee and cooperating to build

the Expo. Hiroshi Mizohata, Chief Director of

Osaka Convention Tourism Bureau has spoken about the Expo at events attended. Nobel

Prize laureate Professor Yamanaka has sent out supportive messages at various public speaking events in Japan (

see

6-1 for members).

Appendix

3.B Broad Support on the Local Level

er-songwriter Tatsuo Kamon, and President Akira Tatehata of Tama University of Art, and

suing this bid since August, 2014, when the Governor of Osaka issued a directive to the

many others.

EXPO 2025 OSAKA at every opportunity. A EXPO 2025 OSAK A on the National Stage of Expo 2017 Astana. International academ-

ics like Taichi Sakaiya, who led 1970 Osaka E XPO to success, and Yuji Sawada and

Shinya Hashizume, advisers for planning of

the site for the Expo have given lectures to local citizens, business communities and parties related to EXPO 2025 OSAKA to promote

Osaka Prefecture has been passionately pur-

prefectural government to study the feasibility of hosting the Expo.

Osaka Prefecture set up the Osaka World Expo Bid Assessment Committee in April 2015, comprised of local municipalities,

key thought leaders, and representatives of

business sectors within Osaka, and began investigating the possibility of staging the Expo in earnest (

formed in June 2016. The committee comC o n c ept s C o n c e r ning

the 2 025 International Exhibition in November, 2016. Key thought leaders, local public entities,

and local economic organisations took part in

Business, sports, to education, local communities across the board support the exhibition

this Committee, as part

of the continuing effort to maintain wide-ranging understanding and support for the Osaka

a) Osaka Prefecture / Osaka City

for the bid, led by writer Taichi Sakaiya, sing-

famous singer, Tatsuo Kamon has promoted

world of Japanese sport, culture, and other

vised appearances to promote the bidding of

The arts community has also shown support

build enthusiasm across Japan for the Expo.

Many well-known public figures from the

ambassadors, have made several public tele-

1) Host Municipalities

support for Osaka’s bid to host the Expo.

All involved are quite proactive in promoting

5) Prominent Figures across Many Fields

J a p a n ’s m o s t p o p u l a r c o m e d y d u o ,

are just some of the athletes who have voiced

attractiveness of Osaka and the Kansai region.

They also promote this region’s potential, and

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Shinya Yamanaka, who heads the Kyoto Uni-

see

Appendix 7). Osaka

Governor Matsui has been this effort’s cham-

pion, persuading the central government for support, meeting with the BIE Secretary Gen-

bid (

see

Appendix 8).

After the submission of the Draft Basic Concepts, Governor Matsui became a member

of the 2025 World Exposition Assessment Committee, set up by METI, actively provid-

Table 3-1: World Expo Bid Promotion Office in Osaka Prefectural Government (39 members as of April 2017) Coordination Team: • Affairs related to general administration, budget, and personnel of the Committee • Affairs related to general administration, budget, and personnel of the 2025 Japan World Expo Committee Bid Promotion Team: • Affairs related to 2025 Japan World Expo Committee for the International Exhibition • Affairs related to the promotion of the bid for the International Exhibition Concept Promotion Team: • Affairs related to the principles of and project development for the International Exhibition Servicing Promotion Team: • Affairs related to the venue, including access, for the International Exhibition

eral Loscertales, and touring the Milan Expo.

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Local companies believe that the Expo represents huge business opportunities.

ing recommendations for developing Expo

in Kansai, passed a resolution to actively

World Expo Committee. Since the formation

across the board by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka

projects. He also chaired the preparatory meeting to support the launch of 2025 Japan of the committee, the local government has continued to serve an important role in both the leadership and the logistics of the bid

process, for example by housing the Secretariat Osaka Head Office for the Committee.

Additionally, the local government is working to build up momentum for the Expo bid beyond

businesses and public entities through various means such as seminars, promotion activities using logo marks, and media appearances by the Governor.

All local muncipalities in Osaka join 2025 Japan World EXPO Commitee.

b) Other entities

support realisation of the bid to host the Expo ( see Appendix 9). The bid is being promoted City, other prefectures in Kansai, and local municipalities within the prefectures.

Resolutions supporting the bid are being passed not just by the local Osaka Prefectural

and City Assemblies, but also by the assem-

blies of most local municipalities in Osaka (

see

Appendix 10-11).

In addition to many organisations adopt-

ing resolutions to support the bid, all local

municipalities within Osaka Prefecture have become members of 2025 Japan World Expo Committee (

see

Appendix 12).

In September 2016, the

2) Local Business Communities

ernments, comprised

represented by local business organisations

Union of Kansai Govof prefectures and ordinance-designated cities

The local business communities in Kansai,

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• K ANKEIREN

(Kansai Economic Federation)

The KANKEIREN is a general business organisation, with 1,300 members representing corporations, organisations, and educational entities conducting business activities in the Kansai region.

It conducts research into issues such as public finance and the economy, industry, and social labour, in order to represent and realise the collective will of the Kansai business community, and thereby contribute to the development of the Japanese economy.

such as K ANKEIR EN (Kansai Economic Federation), Kansai Association of Corpo-

Table 3-2: Local municipalities which passed the resolutions supporting the bid (as of the end of July 2017) Municipalities within Osaka Prefecture Osaka Prefecture Osaka City, Sakai City, Daito City, Habikino City, Hannan City, Hirakata City, Ikeda City, Izumisano City, Izumi City, Ibaraki City, Kaizuka City, Katano City, Kadoma City, Sennan City, Settsu City, Shijonawate City, Suita City, Takatsuki City, Toyonaka City, Neyagawa City, Minoh City Kumatori Town, Shimamoto Town, Taishi Town, Tajiri Town, Tadaoka Town, Toyono Town, Nose Town, Misaki Town, Kanan Town, Chihayaakasaka Village

Supporting Business Communities

Other Entities Union of Kansai Governments Osaka Prefectural Assembly Osaka City Assembly Association of Osaka Prefecture City Mayors Association of Osaka Prefecture Town and Village Heads Association of Kinki Area City Mayors Association of Ordinance- Designated City Mayors National Association of Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies National Governors’ Association

• K ansai Association of Corporate Executives The Kansai Association of Corporate E xecutives was established in 1946 when the scars of the war were still fresh by a group of young like-minded businessmen aiming to rebuild the Japanese economy. The membership comprises top c o rp o rate exe cu ti ve s, all sharing the common goal of contributing to the sound development of Japanese economy based on market mechanism.

Each member participates as an individual, free to express opinions and ideas unconstrained by the interest of any specific company or industry.

As of June 2017 the association has over 800 members.

rate Executives, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, have expressed

• O saka Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has its base in the community of local commercial and industrial companies, aims to comprehensively improve the area’s commerce and industr y, at the same time advancing general social welfare, to ultimately contribute to the development of Japan’s commercial and industrial busines ses. It has abo u t 30,000 members as of June 2017.

MIRAIDEA, a research group made up of Kansai businesses

unanimous support to bid for the Expo. The business communities are providing their

full support and assistance with the firm conviction that the Expo will benefit busi-

nesses by generating an increase in tourism, accelerated innovation, a convergence of life-science-related industries, and further regional development.

As mentioned earlier, the leaders of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives, the

have been appointed as Deputy Chairs of 2025

the Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Kansai region’s overall push to pursue the bid.

Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and

Japan World Expo Committee, as part of the

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Figure 3-1: WAKAZO.ONLINE Support Groups

Japan World Exposition Osaka 1970

Also, at MIRAIDEA, a research group made

up of Kansai businesses, many business people from local companies have come together to generate ideas and proposals for

the EXPO 2025 OSAKA project. Local companies believe that the Expo represents a huge business opportunity, and are actively supporting the cause.

3) Local Citizens

The Expo carries a special significance for local citizens. In 1970, the first ever World

Expo in Asia was held in Osaka. Touting

a theme of “ Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” the six-month long Osaka Expo became an instant social phenomenon. 77

Source: Homepage of the Expo Commemoration Park http://www.expo70-park.jp/cause/expo/

countries took part in the Expo, which was

hugely successful, welcoming more than 64 million visitors by the time it closed.

The 1970 Osaka Expo didn’t merely function as an exhibit of the latest technology—it actually transformed the lives of the people.

The Tower of the Sun monument, the iconic

symbol for the 1970 Osaka Expo, still stands ©Osaka Prefectural Government

Tower of the Sun, the symbol of Expo ’70, in the Expo Commemoration Park 2 inochi Gakusei Project The inochi Gakusei Project is an initiative run by a joint team of students from the Medical Schools of Osaka University and Kyoto Universit y, aiming to trigger innovation in medical services by leveraging bold ideas and actions from the youth.

Inochi is the Japanese word for life.

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proudly in the Expo Commemoration Park, as a symbol of Osaka and the pride of its citizens, beloved by residents and visitors alike.

Interest in hosting the Expo is also on the rise

among local citizens, and in particular among the young. A student-led series of meetings have taken place, run by a student group

called inochi Gakusei Project 2 , the outcome of which became the “2025 Osaka International Exhibition Bid – 100 Proposals from

Youth,” a compilation of 100 ideas generat-

ed by young people ranging from junior high ©Osaka Prefectural Government

school to university students that was shared

with the Osaka Governor and the 2025 World

running articles related to the Expo on an

One of the ideas from this list of proposals,

and the Governor’s presentation at the BIE

Exposition Assessment Committee.

WAKAZO.ONLINE, has already been launched.

This is a website that functions as a platform

for young people to express their opinions and take ownership of EXPO 2025 OSAKA, acting as a nexus for their effort to support the bid.

The EXPO themes have been posted on the website to inspire users to post ideas, opinions,

“likes,” and comments in a social networking format in the form of text messages, images, and videos. More than 13 youth organisations are supporting this website.

It is abundantly clear that the local youth

is providing vehement support for the bid, viewing the Expo in Osaka as an important

and rare opportunity for young people to be seen and heard.

Local support for the Expo continues to grow, with one of the five major daily newspapers

almost daily basis. Osaka’s candidature General Assembly received a great deal of

coverage by all of the newspapers, demonstrating momentum in the local community.

In addition, an Internet survey of 1,000 cit-

izens of Osaka Prefecture conducted in July 2017 showed over 8 0 % suppo r t O s a ka’s

hosting the E xpo. The local populace has high expectations of the Expo (

see

Appendix 13 for

details). Another survey,

entitled “Expo 2025

A survey showed over 80% of the citizens support Osaka's hosting the EXPO.

Osaka and Influence on

Osaka Economy, which was conducted in June 2017, showed that 66.8% of 1,476 local

mid-sized enterprises believe that the Expo

exerted a “strong positive impact” or a “somewhat positive impact” on the local economy.

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Japan is confident with executing large-scale events, having hosted 5 international exhibitions successfully over the past 50 years.

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3.C Opposition to the Project

The planned site for the Expo is a man-made island called Yumeshima Island, in Osaka City,

Osaka Prefecture. As this island is not a residential area, nobody will require relocation.

As a result, no local groups have expressed any clear objections to the bidding

There is virtually no opposition to hosting the Expo.

and hosting of the Expo.

At present, there is no opposition to the project from environmental groups, in part because as a man-

made island, Yumeshima has no indigenous creatures, and also

because no further environmental

damage will be caused by new reclamation as its outer frame has already been reclaimed.

Unlike industrial unions common in the

West, Japanese labour unions are enterprise-based, making it highly unlikely that

strikes or other disputes will arise, even in the absence of direct contract between the host organisation and labour unions themselves.

Business organisations, politicians, and citizen

groups are all in favour of holding the Expo in Osaka, with no objections being raised from any of these sectors as far as we recognise.

3 Ja pan Wor l d E x p os i t i on Osaka 1970; International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa 1975; International Exhibition, Tsukuba Japan 1985; Horticultural Expo, Osaka 1990; and EXPO 2005, Aichi, Japan

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The bipartisan parliamentary group described earlier consists of members not only from the

ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komei-

expressed any forms of protest to holding the Expo itself. In short, there are no major political forces opposing the Expo.

Some citizens’ groups and others have

expressed opposition to a casino-inclusive

integrated resort (IR) that the local govern-

ments have proposed to build next to. the planned Expo site. Because of its proximity to

the planned Expo site, some groups perceive the EXPO 2025 OSAKA and IR Project to be part of the same initiative.

However, as explained by the METI during a

National Diet Q&A session, the Expo and IR project are entirely separate projects, a point

that has been recognised by the local governments advancing these projects. We will make

further efforts to clarify this point to form a

strong consensus for the hosting of the Expo.

Furthermore, the proposed schedule for opening the IR and the EXPO 2025 OSAKA schedule

do not coincide, hence any criticism against the Expo based on the premise that it is bundled together with the IR Project is not viable.

Japan’s economy and social conditions are extraordinarily stable, characterised by a

Although the Communist Party is not in the

bipartisan parliamentary group, it has not

force behind the Expo bid, the venue is guaranteed to be ready and available.

number of visitors in the history of the BIE.

Japan as a whole, is one of the best in the

The 1970 Osaka Expo achieved the largest The E XPO 20 05, Aichi, was held with an environmental theme, and the BIE General

Assembly saw fit to honour the organisers by unanimously adopting a resolution applauding the success of this Expo.

Japan’s is proud of its track record of suc-

cessfully acting host to large international

Index 2017, with a murder rate of 0.31 per

100,000 people. As an example of Japan’s trust worthiness and capability to ensure

Japan also has a highly advanced medical

Winter Olympics; the 2000 G7 Kyushu Okinawa Summit; the 2002 FIFA Japan South Korea

World Cup; the 2008 G7 Hokkaido Toyako Summit; 2010 Japan APEC; and the 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit, among others.

Additional events in the pipeline leading up to 2025 include the Rugby World Cup 2019

Japan, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the World Masters Games 2021

Kansai, and numerous other major international events, which will further augment Japan’s expertise in event operations and execution.

taking place. As agreed in the Cabinet, the

3.D Trusted Execution

tries around the world in the Global Peace

international events such as the 1998 Nagano

experience by successfully executing major

rate as of March 2017, and an inflation rate that approximates zero.

world. Japan ranked tenth out of 163 coun-

top-level safety and security at all times, the recently concluded G7 Ise-Shima Summit was

At this point, there is no foreseeable domestic

since 2015, a very low 2.8% unemployment

The security situation in Osaka, and across

Japan has accumulated a great wealth of

steady 1% rate of economic growth per year

to, but also from the rivalling parties, Japan

Innovation Party and the Democratic Party.

gatherings over the past 50 years, including five International Exhibitions 3 .

circumstance that would prevent the Expo from Japanese Government’s guarantee to host the

event should be considered a full commitment to execution, regardless of any unforeseeable circumstances that may arise before 2025.

The proposed venue of Yumeshima Island is

conducted without any noteworthy incidents.

system, ranked number one in a variety of areas including legislative process, organ-

isational structure, preparatory framework, human resources, and responsiveness to food safety, according to the International

Health Regulations, a crisis management framework developed by the World Health Organization.

With regard to the natural dis-

asters such as earthquakes a nd t y ph o o ns, O s a ka has sophisticated disaster reduction measures in place.

In conclusion, any and all

EXPO 1970 OSAKA was the biggest expo of its time.

means necessary to provide a

safe and secure Expo in 2025 will be taken,

and both delegates and international visitors will be treated with the same respect, com-

passion, and urgency as the local citizenry in the unlikely event of a natural disaster that affects the venue during the Expo term.

currently vacant save for a modern mega solar

It should be noted that we firmly believe it

owned or in the process of being acquired by

social incident would prevent the EXPO 2025

power generating plant, with land parcels Osaka City. Since Osaka City is the driving

is highly unlikely that a local economic or OSAKA plan from being executed.

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• Masayuki Matsushita, Director, Vice 2 -1: C ommit te e M e mb e r s of t h e

2025 World Exposition Assessment

• Shosuke Mori, Chairman, Kansai

Chairman:

• Ryuichi Morishita, Professor, Gradu-

Economic Federation

Japan Economic Organization

Me eting to Supervise the Bid for EXPO 2025 OSAKA Chairman:

• Kotaro Nogami, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary

Advisor:

• Koichi Hagiuda, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary

Vice-Chairman:

• Eiichi Hasegawa, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister

Members:

• Kazuyuki Furuya, Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary

• N o bu katsu K a neha ra , A s sist a nt Chief Cabinet Secretary

• Ikuro Sugawara, Vice - Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

• Shunichi Kuryu, Deputy Director of the National Police Agency

Federation

ate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University

• Kunio Yamada, Chairman & CEO, ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Members:

• Hiro ko A kiya ma, Professor, T he U niversit y of To k yo Institu te of Advanced Aging Society

• Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman, Japan

• Yoshihiro Yamada, President and CEO, OMRON Corporation

• Shinya Yamanaka, Director, Profes-

sor, Center for iPS Cell Reseach & Application, Kyoto University

External Trade Organization

• Hirofumi Yoshimura, Mayor of Osaka

Kansai Governments

Observers:

• Toshizo Ido, Chairman, Union of • Hiroshi Osaki, President, YOSHIMOTO KOGYO CO., LTD.

• Hiroshi Ozaki, Chairman, Osaka

• Hiroyuki Osawa, Deputy Director of

Commissioner-General’s Secretariat, National Police Agency

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Toshimitsu Miyake, Director-General

and CEO, Representative Director,

S e cret ariat, M inistr y of Internal

• Motoi Oyama, Chairman, President ASICS Corporation

• Shuichi Kageyama, Representative Director, Kansai Association of Corporate Executives

• Naohisa Kashihata, Representative

Director, Wakayama Association Of Corporate Executives

• Tomoyasu Kato, CEO, Kato Pleasure Group

for Policy Coordination of Minister's

• Keiya Iida, Deputy Director-General

of Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

• Naoyuki Okamoto, Deputy Direc-

t o r- G e n e r a l o f t h e M i n i s t e r ’ s Secretariat, Ministry of Finance

• Takeo Nakagawa, Deput y Direc-

tor- General for Policy Evaluation,

• Tsuneo Kita, Chairman and Group

of Internal Affairs and Communica-

• Takeo Koizumi, Emeritus Professor,

• Kazuaki Sakamitsu, Director-Gener-

• Keiichi Katakami, Deputy Minister

• Yuji Sawada, President, SD ASSO-

Counsellor for Policy Evaluation,

• Mitsuru Ohta, Deputy Vice Minister

• Kenji S hibuya, Professor, Grad -

tions

for Foreign Affairs

for Policy Planning and Co-ordination of the Ministry of Finance

• Shinjiro Komatsu, Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

• Junichi Okazaki, Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

• Hiromichi Matsushima, Deputy Min-

istr y of Agriculture, Forestr y and Fisheries

• Hiroshi Tabata, Deputy Ministry of

Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

• Shigemoto Kajihara, Vice- Minister

for Global Environmental Affairs of the Ministry of the Environment

Secretary:

• Takayuki Sumita, Director- General for C o mmerce, D istribution and

Industrial Safety Policy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

CEO, Nikkei Inc.

Tokyo University of Agriculture CIATE, Inc.

uate School of Medicine and

Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo

• Kazuo Sumi, Chairman and Representative Corporation

D i r e c t o r,

Hankyu

• Hideaki Sena, Novelist

• Michihiro Tsuchiya, Chairman of the

Board and Board Director, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

• Shingo Torii, Vice Chairman of the

B oard, R epresent ative D irector, Suntory Holdings Limited

• S h i n y a H a s h i z u m e , P r o f e s s o r,

M i nis t r y o f Ed u c at i o n, C u l t u re,

• Sumio Fukui, President, Kansai Telecasting Corporation

• A ke m i M a s u d a , P r o f e s s o r a n d

Sports Journalist, Osaka University of Arts

• Ichiro Matsui, Governor of Osaka

(draft submitted by Osaka Prefectural government)

• Theme, basic principles, and significance of hosting the 2025 World Expo

• Direction of studies for the venue

planning etc., by the 2025 World Exposition Assessment Committee

February 2017, Second Meeting:

• Fra m ewo r k of t h e “ 2 0 2 5 Wo rld

General for Policy Coordination of Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

• Yasuhiro S hinohara, Vice - Direc -

tor-General, Policy Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

• Yu t a k a S h o d a , D e p u t y D i r e c -

tor-General of Ministry's Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment

• H iroyuki S uzuki, Representative Director, Kansai Association of Corporate Executives

as well as strong desire to go beyond

should be fully coordinated with long-term regional building plans, so that any site preparation and

facilit y c o nst r u cti o n wo r ks t hat should take place from a long-term regional building plan perspective

are excluded from the venue construction project.

cost will qualify for subsidies while

organisation) proposed plan

• Studies related to venue planning and other factors, by the 2025 World Exposition Assessment Committee March 2017, Third Meeting:

• “2025 World Exposition Assessment Committee Report” (draft)

two thirds of the total construction the remainder will be covered by private funding etc.

The subsidised portion will be cov-

ered by the national and local public entities at an equal ratio.

4. The venue operating cost will be covered by setting an appropriate admission fee, without subsidies or funding from the national coffers.

3 -1: Cabinet Agreement regarding to submit the application to host the

5. Public works related to the hosting

in 2025 and to present a bid dossier

studied in terms of its absolute

International Registered Exhibition

of the World Expo will be thoroughly

(provisional translation)

necessit y, and will be managed

April 11, 2017

public works budget without any

Cabinet Agreement

World Exposition under the Convention

• H i d e a k i Ya m ag u c h i, D i re c to r -

2. T he venue c o nstructio n project

• inochi Gakusei Project (student

Report” (draft)

al for Policy Planning and Evaluation

Welfare

ity across many dimensions, greater

World Expo.

3. As for the venue construction cost,

Osaka Prefecture will begin the candi-

Ministr y of Health, Labor and

appropriate scale and quality for a

Exposition Assessment Committee

Sports, Science and Technology

Research Organization for the 21st

Century, Osaka Prefecture University

the 2025 International Exposition”

Affairs and Communications

• Toru Fukuo ka, V ice - M inister for

Policy Coordination of the Ministry

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Corporation

Committee (Set by METI)

• N obuyuki Koga, Vice Chairman, 1:Members of the Inter-Ministerial

Chairman of the Board, Panasonic

dature process of bidding for the 2025 Relating to International Exhibitions.

The purpose of this World Expo will be to question anew what a happy

appropriately within the regular spe cial fiscal m easures by the national or local public entities.

6. All national government expenses will be funded by rationalizing

existing expenses, without any special measures.

are facing many issues, such as envi-

ronment and resources, that require not just individual countries, but all of mankind, to act in earnest in recogni-

tion of the shared destiny that we have.

G i v e n t h e s e c i rc u m s t a n c e s , t h e

fact that the bid for the E XPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN is based on the theme “Designing Future Society

for Our Lives” is extremely meaningful, as this will enable Japan to contribute

to a new chapter of development in the world, by enhancing the international

community’s understanding and trust

in Japan, and triggering innovation

in social systems and technology

through the interaction of the world’s diverse cultures and values.

At the same time, the Expo is recog-

nized as an excellent opportunity for the Osaka- Kansai region, to create innovation in the life sciences field,

an area in which the region is a global leader, and to foster a friendly community where diverse cultures and values can coexist.

The business community is dedicated

to making full efforts to make the 2025 World Expo bid successful, and will suppor t the detailed development

of the concept based on 2025 World E xposition Assessment Commit tee

diverse values to collectively design

ment the necessary measures to

Approximately one third of the total site

of the World Expo based on the reg-

considered to be funded from private

dif ferent challenges, by combining

lifestyles that illuminate human life and allow each and every one of us to live

up to our full potential to achieve a life of abundance in body and soul, as well as sustainable social and economic

country, the government will imple-

satisfy obligations as the host country ulations in the Convention Relating to International Conventions.

systems for the future that will support and harmonise such lifestyles.

In order to achieve this purpose, all

Report.

construction cost related to the Expo is capital and the like.

Since it is increasingly dif ficult to solely rely on the conventional fund-

3-2: Confirmation Letter from Busi-

ing of collective donation by private

ness Community

companies, we request considera-

institutes and private entities will work

April 7, 2017

of funding including invest ments,

for the candidature and application of

Hon. Hiroshige Seko

conducive for private funding (such

relevant national and local public together in cooperation in preparation

mittee

policies will be taken into account.

Rapid technological innovations in the

December 2016, First Meeting:

1. As specific plans are developed

my and society, making our lives more

• “Draft Basic Concepts Concerning

healthy and better life. In addition, we

7. Should Japan be selected as the host

the World Expo. In light of the chal-

• Overview of the World Expo

social pressure and stress and live a

life for mankind means as we confront

2-2: Major Agenda Items for the 2025

World Exposition Assessment Com-

alienation, conflicts and distortions,

lenging fiscal situation, the following

hereafter, efficiencies in cost will be given priority while maintaining an

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

21st century have changed our econoconvenient on one hand, while also

creating global issues, such as dispar-

tions hereafter for 1) multiple means

2) improvement of the environment as defining a strategic positioning in

the context of the Growth Strategy of the Government of Japan), and 3) use

of funding from the subsidy scheme regarding public sports competitions.

We

also request that discussions

regarding private funding be held, in

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Chapter 3

the development phase of the execu-

communit y development described

Our Lives, as it aims to contribute to

• Daikin Industries Limited

• USJ Company Limited

bid has been awarded.

actively pursued hereafter by the local

and provide an excellent opportunity

• Gamba Osaka (professional soccer

• Yoshimoto Kogyo

tion plan and Expo facilities, after the

Yours faithfully, 2025 Japan World Expo Committee Sadayuki Sakakibara, Chairman Shosuke Mori, President

Hiroshi Ozaki, Deputy Chairman

Shuichi Kageyama, Deputy Chairman Hiroyuki Suzuki, Deputy Chairman

3-3: Confirmation Letter from Local

in the aforementioned report will be governments, obtaining support more broadly from the local communit y including the local assemblies.

In addition, Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City will take all possible means to

secure the proper budget for the Expo,

to cover the local government share of the funding for the site construction cost (one third of the total cost).

Yours faithfully,

fecture

April 7, 2017

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Mayor of Osaka

World Exposition

E x p o i n t h e re c e n t l y a n n o u n c e d 2025 World E xposition Assessment

C ommit tee Repor t was one which leverages the strengths of Osaka and

Kansai in the life sciences field and others, and would lead to enhanced understanding and trust in Japan from the international community.

Additionally, the Osaka Prefecture Assembly and the Osaka City Coun-

international exhibitions; the Japan

World Expo held in Asia; International Ocean Exposition, Okinawa 1975;

agreed to in the Cabinet agreement

ing a forum for exchanges with the

global community, and sharing with the world the best the country has to offer in technology and the arts.

Currently, the host country is in the process of selection for World Expo

2025; Osaka, Kansai is a candidate representing our nation.

in Osaka City come on the heels of

of 2019 Rugby World Cup, the 2020

and the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Japan will demonstrate the

country’s presence within the inter-

national community, leading to the vitalisation of Japanese society overall.

The host site of Osaka, Kansai boasts

Expo.

of world leading research institutions,

Furthermore, promotion of the thematic concept of the World Expo, and the

long-term regional development and

• H.I.S. Company Limited • Iwatani Corporation

• JTB Western Japan Corporation

• Kansai A sso ciatio n of C orporate Executives

• Kansai Electric Power Company Incorporated

5-1:Board Members and Member

• K A N S A I - O S A K A 21st C entur y

2025 Japan World Expo Committee

• Keidanren ( Kansai Economic Fed-

Organisations/Corporations of the

Sadayuki Sakakibara, Chairman,

Association eration)

• Keihan Holdings Company Limited

an extensive and broad convergence

as well as rich historical and cultural assets. These resources can be uti-

lised in the Expo, which touts as its theme, Designing Future Society for

Limited

Industry

Presidents

• Kobe Steel Limited

fecture

• Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and

Ichiro Matsui, Governor, Osaka PreMasayoshi Matsumoto, Chairman, Kansai Economic Federation

City

related to the candidature submission

for host countr y of the 2025 World

City Mayors

1990; and EXPO 2005, Aichi; provid-

Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games,

implementing as appropriate the items

Association of Ordinance-Designated

Deputy Chairpersons

Japan 1985; Horticultual Expo, Osaka

expense budget and to fully support

and Osaka Cit y hereby commit to

Dated July 11, 2017

the International Exhibition, Tsukuba

the international major sports events

Based on the above, Osaka Prefecture

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Host the 2025 World Expo

Expo in Osaka. They included: to exe-

efforts to bring the Expo to Osaka.

• Hitachi Zosen Corporation

• Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd

• Kobe Chamber of Commerce and

Should the Expo on Yumeshima Island

cute the event within an acceptable

host the 2025 World Expo in Japan.

Keidanren

cil passed resolutions last November,

regarding the bid to host the World

• Hankyu Corporation

to Support the Osaka Kansai Bid to

Ordinance -Designated City Mayors

World Exposition Osaka 1970, the first

The thematic concept of the World

ited

nated City Mayors will fully support the realisation of the Osaka Kansai bid to

• Kokuyo Company Limited Industry

• Maruichi Steel Tube Limited

• Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Mayor, Osaka

• Nankai Electric Railway Corporation

Toshizo Ido, Governor, Hyogo Prefec-

• Nippon Telegraph and Telephone

ture

Hiroshi Ozaki, Chairman, Osaka

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Akihiro Kuroda, Co-Chairperson, Kansai Association of Corporate

• West Japan Railway Company

• Nippon Life Insurance Company West Corporation

• Obayashi Corporation • Omron Corporation • Orix Corporation

Japan World Expo Committee in 2017 March

• Inaugural general assembly, rulesregarding public solicitation of the symbol mark April

• Promote bid project at luncheon with A S E A N Econo my M inisters

(Expo Committee Chair, Expo Committee President Ichiro Matsui)

• Launch official website April-May

• P r e s e n t a t i o n

to

corporations

(recruitmembers, request support)

June

• Decision made on symbol mark • Decision made on symbol mark

(Expo Committee Chair, Expo Committee President Ichiro Matsui)

July

• Publicity message at Astana Expo Japan Pavilion

• Rengo Company Limited

Nobuyuki Koga, Vice Chair, Keidanren Shigeru Hayakawa, Vice Chair, Keidanren

• Rohto Pharmaceutical C ompany Limited

• Sakura Color Products Corporation

Prefecture City Mayors Association

• Takashi Tashiro, Mayor of Misaki City, Chairman of Administrative and

Fiscal Affairs Commission, Associa-

tion of Osaka Prefecture Town and Village Heads

• Takashi Kagita, Head of Policy Planning Office, Osaka City

• Tatsuki Kodama, Managing Director

• Art Corporation

• Suntory Holdings Limited

• Bank of Kyoto Limited

• Cerezo Osaka (professional soccer team)

• Daido Life Insurance Company

• Sysmex Corporation

• Takenaka Corporation

• The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Limited

• Toyobo Company Limited

the 21st Century of Osaka Prefecture University

• Ryo Yamazaki, CEO, studio-L

6 -2: Agenda for the Osaka World Expo Bid Assessment Committee First Meeting (April 28, 2015)

1. What is an International Exhibition?

2. Trends of Recent International Exhi-

Convention Relating to International Overview of Past International Exhibitions

4. T hemes of R ecent Candidature

• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corpora-

• Asics Corporation

Industry Research Organization for

Chairman of General Af fairs and

Members

tion

tor of Research Institute for Tourism

3. Assessment Committee Proposed

• Hirotaka Yonezawa, Director Gener-

• AIG Japan Holdings

Osaka Prefecture University, Direc-

Prefecture

• Shionogi and Company Limited

• Sumitomo Electric Industries Limited

nology, Director Suita City Museum

• S hinya H ashizume, Professor of

Exhibitions

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Resona Bank Limited

Emeritus of National Institutes for the

the time of participation)

• Osaka Gas Company Limited

Economic Federation

Technology

BIE General Assembly Resolution

ment Committee members (titles at

Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Shosuke Mori, Adviser, Kansai

of Information and Communication

bitions

Education Commission of Osaka

• Panasonic Corporation

ogy Laborator y National Institute

6-1: Osaka World Expo Bid Assess-

• O s a ka C o nventio n a nd To uris m

Hisashi Ietsugu, Chairman, Kobe

Director, Brain Imaging Techonol-

• Speech at BIE General Assembly

Executives

Bureau

tutes for the Humanities

• Ta k a h i s a Tag u c h i, V i c e C e n te r

humanities National Museum of Eth-

Matsui)

• Hiromichi Tsuji, Mayor of Izumi City,

Yoshio Tateishi, Chairman, Kyoto

Japanese Studies, National Insti-

• C a ndidature sub mis sio n to B I E

• Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

International Research Center for

• H i ro c h i k a N a k a m a k i, P ro fe s s o r

Hiroyuki Suzuki, Co-Chairperson, Kansai Association of Corporate

nomics Kyoto University

• Mayuko Sano, Associate Professor,

(E xpoCommittee President Ichiro

• Hiroshi Ueda, Vice Governor, Osaka

Organization

Kyoto University, Professor of Envi-

Finance, Graduate School of Eco5 -2: Main Activities by the 2025

• O s a k a B ay A re a D e v e l o p m e n t

Executives

tion of Corporate Executives

• Kazuhiro Ueda, Vice President of

ronmental Economics and Public

• Ganko Food Service Company Lim-

• Kintetsu Group Holdings Company

of the Cabinet agreement related to country of World Expo 2025.

team)

Chairperson

To date, our country has hosted five

the candidature submission for host

The Association of Ordinance-Desig-

• Daiko Advertising Incorporated

4:Resolution by the Association of

Osaka Prefecture and Osaka Cit y confirm the following, in advance

for a better future for mankind.

(as of June 1st 2017)

Hon. Hiroshige Seko

Confirmation Related to Bid for 2025

to harbour big dreams and aspirations

Ichiro Matsui, Governor of Osaka Pre-

Governments

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

sustainable development of the world

al, Office of the Mayor, Sakai City

& Secretary General, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Michihiro Saito, Managing Director & Secretary General, Kansai Association of Corporate Executives

• Seiji Deno, Managing Director & Secretary General, Kansai Associa-

Schedule (draft)

Cities for the International Expositions

Typical steps in the process for determining the host city

Second Meeting (June 8, 2015)

1. Significance of Hosting the International Exhibition; Theme

Presentation from four of the

Committee’s key thought leaders: Hirochika Nakamaki, Takahisa Taguchi, Mayuko Sano, Ryo Yamazaki

O ver view of input fro m thought leaders (interim report) 2. Miscellaneous

Proposed questionnaire for Osaka residents and corporations (draft) EXPO 2005, Aichi information

Third Meeting (July 7, 2015)

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Chapter 3

1. Significance of Hosting the Interna-

t r y O s a k a P re f e c t u re U n i v e r s i t y,

that confront us on a global scale.

Governor)

that confront mankind, and to commu-

centration of world-class universities,

Theme Speech by guest speaker:

Century, Osaka Prefecture University)

advent of a hyper-aging society will

Governor)

in these new times in a way that con-

in life sciences, and a well-balanced

tional Exhibition;

Takeshi Miyamoto, Managing Director, Business Policy Forum, Japan

S pe e ch title: “ S ignif ic a nc e a nd Assessment of Aichi Expo”

Presentation from committee of key

thought leaders: Chairperson Shinya Hashizume

2. Benefits and Other Factors of Osaka Hosting the EXPO

Interim report based on collection of data and survey of World Expos

hosted by Osaka; Significance of

hosting the EXPO, theme, and economic benefits

Fourth Meeting (July 28, 2015)

1. Interim Report of Osaka Citizens and Corporations Survey, and Candidate Area Survey

2. Miscellaneous

Positioning of the EXPO in Osaka’s growth strategy

Vision for deliverables of Committee (draft)

Research Organization for the 21st Shinya Hashizume

(Osaka University of Arts/Professor, Sports Journalist)Akemi Masuda

(OSAK A CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU/Chairman) Hiroshi Mizohata

(Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Health Policy and Management/Professor) Hiroaki Miyata

(Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, the University of

To k y o , D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h c a r e Quality Assessment/

Donated Fund Laboratory, Department of Clinical Gene Therapy, Graduate

School of Medicine, Osaka University/ Professor) Ryuichi Morishita

(Vice Governor/ The Osaka Prefectural Government) Jun Arai

(M ayor of Izumi / O sa ka P refecture Cit y Mayors Association C h a i r m a n

of General Af fairs and Education Commissions) Hiromichi Tsuji

(Mayor of Misaki/Osaka Prefecture

Town and Village Mayors Association

C h a i r m a n o f Ad m i ni s t rat i o n s a n d Public Finance Commissions) Takashi

7: Members of Basic Concept Devel-

Tashiro

of participation)

(Vice Mayor/Sakai City) Koichi Tamura

(The University of Tokyo Institute of

and Industrial Safety Policy) Hideaki

opment Committee (titles at the time

Advanced Aging Society/ Professor) Hiroko Akiyama

(O s a k a C i t y U ni ve r s i t y/ P re s id e nt) Tetsuo Arakawa

(Insutitute for International Trade and Investment/Chief Econimist) Noriyoshi Ehara

Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consult-

ing Co., Ltd.Chief Director) Yoshiyuki Oshita

Osaka City University/Professor Koichi Kana

(SD Associates, Inc./ President) Yuji Sawada

(Vice Mayor/Osaka City) Seigo Tanaka (Director for Commerce, Distribution Ibuki

(M inis te r y of H e a l t h, L a b o u r a nd Welfare/ Director- General for Policy

Planning a nd Evaluatio n) S hinichi Nozaki

(Kansai Economic Federation/Managing

Director & Secretary General) Seiji Deno (Osaka Chamber of Commerce and

Industry/Managing Director Secretary General) Tatsuki Kodama

world leaders in the life-sciences field,

such as universities, corporations, and research institutes have converged

in Kansai, producing discoveries and results that have had a huge positive impact on developments in human health and medical services in a way

that supports resolving issues presented by an aging society.

Out of all of the major urban centres

around the world, Osaka and Kansai

will be the first to directly face popula-

tion decline and a hyper-aging society.

Hosting an International Exhibition with

a theme of aspirations for health and

longevity for mankind at this location is rently underway to consider the Osaka

tioning as a backup to Tokyo. The Expo

would also benefit the future vision of

the area, which sees itself as “Kansai,

a new capital and hub for Asia,” and a region where originality and strengths can be leveraged to help the entire

region grow. The event will also pro-

vide the perfect opportunity to share the wonderful historical and cultural assets of Japan that have their origin

in Kansai, bringing major economic benefits by driving expectations for

more tourism and industrial innovation

in Kansai, and raising the region’s profile substantially.

fully supports the hosting of the Interto proactively working with the centogether with the Osaka Prefectural

International Expositions in the 21st

fectural University/ Professor) Hiroki Nakatani

(JT Biohistory Research Hall/Director General) Keiko Nakamura

(Research Institute for Tourism Indus-

come together, to collectively gather wisdom, to share creative experiences,

to be stimulated, to think, and to

discover together, to come up with recommendations to solve the issues

Union Member Daisaku Kadokawa (Kyoto Mayor)

Union Member Hirofumi Yoshimura (Osaka Mayor)

U n i o n M e m b e r O s a m i Ta ke ya m a (Sakai Mayor)

Union Member Kizo Hisamoto (Kobe Mayor)

technology, to share broadly with the

world how to overcome the numerous health issues we face, by proposing a

new model that will allow future generations to have a better life.

As it gears up to make 2025 the first year in its roadmap to become a “Global Model of an Energetic City,” Osaka Prefecture has been explor-

ing fundamental issues for mankind such as life and better living, as part

corporations, and research institutes

(MUSCLE Corporation/President) Hiro-

important as a forum for the world to

ma Governor)

of human intelligence to create new

structure, with Kansai and Osaka func-

establishing redundancy in the nation’s

the bid successful.

(Keio University/Professor)(Osaka Pre-

Union Member Kamon Iizumi (Tokushi-

and industry through the harnessing

for health and longevity for mankind.

tral government and related parties

centur y have become increasingly

Governor)

internationally in the areas of culture

Osaka and Kansai enjoy a great con-

Bid to host the World Expo 2025 in

fumi Tamai

Union Member Shinji Hirai ( Tot tori

been a leader both domestically and

with the Union’s advocated goal of

Hosting the Expo in Kansai is in line

national Exhibition, and is committed

Japan (in Osaka)

Governor)

meaningful for Osaka, which has long

Osaka has just compiled the basic

candidate venue.

(Tama Art University/President) Akira Takehata

U nio n M e mber S h o g o A rai (N a ra

of Japan and the world. It is extremely

Bid to Host the 2025 World Expo

Bay Area, namely Yumeshima, as a

and City governments as well as the

Professor) Kenji Shibuya

Governor)

tributes to the peaceful development

of its bid to host an E xpo that can

General) Michihiro Saito

8: Resolution by the Union of Kansai

Union Member Ichiro Matsui (Osaka

nicate the wisdom with which to live

9: Resolution by the Osaka Prefec-

The Union of Kansai Governments

Executives Managing Director, Sectetary

Union Member Keiji Yamada (Kyoto

hugely significant, and a study is cur-

Governments

of Medicine, the University of Tokyo/

84

become a global issue. A multitude of

(K a ns ai A s s o ciati o n of C o rp o rate

(Shool of Internatonal Health,Gradu-

ate School of Medicine and Faculty

In the future, it is possible that the

Kansai business community, to make The above is our stated resolution.

September 22, 2016 Union of Kansai Governments

Chairman Toshizo Ido (Hyogo Governor)

Deputy Chairman Yoshinobu Nisaka (Wakayama Governor)

Union Member Taizo Mikazuki (Shiga

tural Assembly regarding Osaka’s

centration of world-class universities, in life-sciences along with many other

industries such as healthcare, sports, dining, comedy, entertainment, and

production technology that is the envy of the world, allowing the region

to create technology and achieve major results that have made mankind healthier.

I n lig h t o f O s a k a’s s t re n g t h s a s

mentioned above, hosting an Inter-

national E xhibition with a theme of

health and longevity will provide an unprecedented opportunity for Osaka

to communicate to the world how to improve our lives, so that people of all

ages around the world can overcome various issues concerning their health and well-being.

Furthermore, considerable economic

benefits can be expected through new forms of tourism and industrial innovations. The event is also an

be passed on to the next generation.

concepts for its theme of aspirations

It is of utmost importance to ensure that the Expo expenses are set at an

appropriate level to demonstrate the proper vision for a new type of International Exhibition that truly contributes to the development of human society.

At the same time, in order for the prin-

ciples and achievements of the Expo to form a positive message for the next

generation, and to pave the way for further growth in Osaka, Kansai, and

ultimately Japan, it is also important to clarify the roles for the central government, business community, and local

governments, so that preparations can be made efficiently.

T h e O s a k a P refe ct u ra l A s s e m bl y

hereby states its full co mmitment to the realisation of the E XPO 2025 OSAK A , and strongly requests the

central government to quickly conduct the necessary research regarding the bid application to the BIE.

excellent oppor tunit y to show the

The above is our stated resolution.

sent, to contribute to better health for

November 4, 2016

world what Osaka and Kansai repre-

the Osaka citizens and to promote

regional development for all of Osaka,

Osaka Prefectural Assembly

which will ultimately drive higher living standards for the people of Osaka and enhance the City’s urban capacity.

The Expo is considered to be a forum

for gathering our collective wisdom in a single place to identify recommendations for solutions to global issues

corporations, and research institutes convergence of other highly compe-

tent industries such as healthcare, sports, dining, comedy, entertainment,

ar tificial intelligence, and robots,

allowing the region to deliver technology and achievements that have made

great contributions to the health of mankind.

In light of Osaka’s strengths, host-

ing an International Exposition with

a theme of health and longevity will provide an unprecedented opportu-

nity for Osaka to communicate to the world how to improve our lives, so that

people of all ages around the world can overcome various issues concerning their health.

Furthermore, a World Expo in Osaka

is expected to bring considerable

economic benefits such as new forms of tourism and industrial innovations throughout the Kansai region. The

event is also an excellent opportunity to showcase to the global audience

the at tractive qualities of O s a ka , and will contribute to better health for Osaka City citizens and regional development of the city, enhancing the city’s urban capacity and living standards of its residents.

The EXPO is considered to be a forum

for gathering our collective wisdom in a single place to identify recommendations for solutions to global issues

that confront mankind, and to communicate the wisdom with which to live

in these new times in a way that contributes to the peaceful development

of Japan and the world. It is extremely meaningful for Osaka, which has long

been a leader both domestically and internationally in the areas of culture

and industry through the harnessing of human intelligence to create new

technology, to share broadly with the

world how to overcome the numerous health issues we face, by proposing a

new model that will allow future generations to have a better life.

Osaka City is currently leading the

effort to develop the proposed Expo site of Yumeshima as a new international tourism destination, comprising

10: Resolution by the Osaka City

world-class MICE facilities and enter-

Host the 2025 World Expo, Passed

H osting the E xpo will provide the

Assembly regarding Osaka’s Bid to

tainment offerings.

November 15, 2016

genesis for developing a community

Osaka and Kansai enjoy a great con-

promoting innovations among various

based on the principles of the Expo,

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industries such as spor ts, dining,

Chihayaakasaka Village

Nose Town

cal services, not just in Yumeshima but

Ehime Prefecture Osaka Office

Councillors of Japan

entertainment, IoT, robotics, and mediacross Osaka, leading to expectations

for the development of a next-generation industry inclusive of health related

services that tie in with the theme of health and longevity.

To ensure that these achievements and principles of the Expo advance

the development of Osaka and Kansai, it is important for Osaka Prefecture,

Osaka City, and the business commu-

nity to work together in concert, under the leadership of the central government.

The Expo must be implemented efficiently based on an appropriately set

budget, with specific support from the

central government in terms of coordinating cost allocations should there be

any railroad construction costs, road improvement costs, or solar farm demolitions, and financial accounting for

land reclamation related to post-Expo site utilization.

The Osaka City Assembly recognises

that there are numerous issues that

must be overcome, and hereby states its full commitment to the realisation of

the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, and together

with the Osaka Prefectural Assembly,

strongly requests the central govern-

ment to quickly conduct the necessary research regarding the bid applica-

tion to the BIE and obtain a Cabinet approval.

The above is our stated resolution.

Appendix Local Municipalities and Entities that Support the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI

Daito City

Fujiidera City

Fukushima Prefecture Osaka Office Gobo City

Gumma Prefecture Osaka Office Habikino City Hannan City

Hashimoto City Hidaka Town

Hidakagawa Town Higashiosaka City Hirakata City

Hirogawa Town

H i ro s hi m a P refe c t u re I nfo r m at i o n Center in Osaka

Hokkaido Prefecture Osaka Office Hyogo Prefecture Ibaraki City Ikeda City

Inami Town Iwade City

Iwate Prefecture Osaka Office Izumi City

Izumiotsu City

Izumisano City Kadoma City

Kagawa Prefecture Osaka Office Kainan City

Kaizuka City

Kamitonda Town Kanan Town

Kashiwara City Katano City

Katsuragi Town

Kawachinagano City Kimino Town

Kinokawa City

Kishiwada City

Kitayama Village Kobe City

Kochi Prefecture Osaka Office

Oita Prefecture Osaka Office

13: Internet Survey of 1,000 Osaka Prefecture citizens about the World Expo • Respondents: 1,000 citizens living in Osaka Prefecture, age from 18 to 79; registered in Web panel of a private research company • Survey conducted from July 14 to 17, 2017

Okayama Prefecture Osaka Office Okinawa Prefecture Osaka Office Osaka City

Osaka City Assembly

Osaka Prefectural Assembly Osaka Prefecture

Survey Results Q1. Do you know that Japan is working on bringing World Expo 2025 to Osaka? (n=1,000)

Osakasayama City Sakai City

Sennan City Settsu City

Shiga Prefecture

20

0

Suita City

Tadaoka Town Taiji Town

Taishi Town Tajiri Town

Takaishi City

Takatsuki City Tanabe City

Tokushima Prefecture

20

0

World Expo which provides an opportunity to interact with people from overseas and experience different cultures.

43.3

World Expo which helps science and technology develop and advance by cutting edge technologies coming from all over the world.

Wold Expo which provides an opportunity to introduce the culture and advanced technology of Osaka and Japan to the world.

Q4. What kind of conditions do you need to agree with the Expo? Please select all that apply. (n=276)

Wakayama Prefecture

If safety and security in the prefecture are evolued and developed.

Ya m a g u c h i P re f e c t u re M a r ke t i n g

If accommodation facilities and transportation infrastructure etc. are well prepared to welcome the visitors.

Yao City

Yuasa Town Yura Town

10

and Village Assembly Leaders

Association of Osaka Prefecture Town and Village Heads

A s s o ciatio n of O s a ka P refe cturer Mayors

40

50

60

Misaki Town

Miyagi Prefecture Osaka Office

100%

90

100%

29.8

If I can interact with people from overseas and experience different cultures.

25.6

1.2

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

59.3

Because there might be a threat to safety and security posed to Osaka Prefecture.

22.4

Because there are no enough infrastructure prepared, such as accommodation facilities and transportation.

Because it won't lead to further advancement of science and technology

34.3

21.2

Because it may not be an event where individuals can enjoy.

26.1

Because I cannot obtain an opportunity to learn about advanced science and technology.

10.2

Because it won't lead to an opportunity to interact with the people from overseas or experience different cultures.

Nagano Prefecture Osaka Office

I do not know. / No particular reasons.

15.4

Nara Prefecture

Others.

Niigata Prefecture Osaka Office

0

Neyagawa City

90

25.1

If I can learn about advanced science and technology.

Moriguchi City

nachikatsuura Town

80

If the Expo provides many hands-on exhibits and developed.

Because it might bring adverse effect on the finances of Osaka Prefecture.

Minoh City

100%

39.9

Kyoto City

Minabe Town

90

68.4

Q5. Why are you opposed to hosting the Expo? Please select all that apply. (n=197)

Mihama Town

80

45.6

Kumatori Town

Matsubara City

70

16.0

Kyoto Prefecture

Association of Osaka Prefecture Town

30

If science and technology are evolved and developed.

Akita Prefectre Osaka Office

Assembly Leaders

20

If the Expo does not adversely affect the finances of Osaka Prefecture.

Kushimoto Town

Association of Osaka Prefecture City

34.3

Union of Kansai Governments

Headquarters in Osaka

76.0

0.8

(municipalities)

Arita City

35.5

World Expo which promotes economic growth in Osaka.

0

Aridagawa Town

53.1

0

Yamagata Prefecture Osaka Office

100%

80

Toyonaka City

Wakayama City

Disagree.

8.8%

55.6

World Expo where people can learn about advanced science and technology.

Kudoyama Town

in Osaka

60

World Expo which provides many hands-on exhibits and events.

11: List of members of 2025 Japan

Aomori Prefecture Information Center

40

Others.

Toyono Town

Relatively disagree.

10.9%

Agree if certain conditions are met.

27.6

Tondabayashi City Tottori Prefecture

100%

80

Q3. What kind of World Expo would you like to have in Osaka? Please select all that apply. (n=527)

Others.

World EXPO Committee

60

Relatively agree.

28.5%

Agree. 24.3%

Shimamoto Town Shirahama Town

40

No. 22.9%

Q2. Do you agree with World Expo in Osaka? (n=1,000)

Shijonawate City Shingu City

I have heard about it.

22.1%

Yes. 55.0%

Koya Town

Kozagawa Town

86

The Office of Toru Azuma, House of

13.0

7.1 10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

87

Confirmation Letter from Local Governments (see Appendix 3-3 for the English translation)

88

89

Confirmation Letter from Business Community (see Appendix 3-2 for the English translation)

90

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